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PreOp Diet=Pray 4 Me!!!

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bandedchick

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Wow, really? Am I really sitting here watching the Food Network wishing that was me on the other side of the television...yes, yes it is! So sad but so true *bows head in shame* Ok so today is ONLY the 2nd day of my pre-op diet and good lord almighty how in the world do people who want/need lapband actually get through this???? I woke up with a massive headache (I'm assuming my body is going through food/soda withdrawals) and lets just say I'm not a happy camper! My family all keep saying they want to stay away from me lol I guess I'm acting like a monster...I'M ALIVE!!! So if anybody could give me some advice/motivation before my family and friends dis-own me it would really be appreciated!!!

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The pre-op diet is usually for people who are using insurance to pay. In a seminar with 6 bariatric surgeons I learned that one only needs to do this diet if insurance is paying for the surgery. The docs just need to document that you are able to lose weight. So - dont stress yourself out thinking you MUST do this for the surgery's sake. It has nothing to do with that.

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The headaches will go away after about day 3 or 4. I had the same problem. I was a sodaholic and when I went on the liver shrinkage diet I had a fierce headache. I even literally threw up. But after the first few days I felt great. I guess we now know what a drug addict feels like when they are drying out. you will get through it. Hang in there!<BR>

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The pre-op diet is usually for people who are using insurance to pay. In a seminar with 6 bariatric surgeons I learned that one only needs to do this diet if insurance is paying for the surgery. The docs just need to document that you are able to lose weight. So - dont stress yourself out thinking you MUST do this for the surgery's sake. It has nothing to do with that.

Thanks so much! Makes me feel a lot better :)

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The headaches will go away after about day 3 or 4. I had the same problem. I was a sodaholic and when I went on the liver shrinkage diet I had a fierce headache. I even literally threw up. But after the first few days I felt great. I guess we now know what a drug addict feels like when they are drying out. you will get through it. Hang in there!<BR>

OMG that is so true! That is exactly how I explain what I'm going through with people...like a drug addict lol!!! But people like you guys really help me with hanging in there! Thanks you guys!

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I am right here with you I am on day 4 of my pre- op diet also and so far so good and yes i think of things i sure would like to eat but then i think of what lies ahead and we have something good at the end of this Rainbow !!!!:D

Good Luck and God Bless

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I know you should do what your doc says...but if you understand WHY you are doing the pre-op diet and realize that it has nothing to do with your surgery... you may feel better about eating. Just choose good foods.

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oh boy I start tomm my liquid diet so I can just imagine how I am going to be I am enjoying my favorites today lol I hope I can do this also well I wish you all the luck sweetie keep me posted on how things are going oh and change that channel lol God Bless!

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I know you should do what your doc says...but if you understand WHY you are doing the pre-op diet and realize that it has nothing to do with your surgery... you may feel better about eating. Just choose good foods.

Thanks Kelly! That absolutely makes a big difference. I decided to have 5 PRETZELS lol and didn't feel bad about it afterwards but the best part was I stopped and didn't continue to eat as I would have before. So I'm doing pretty good now :)

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<br>I am right here with you I am on day 4 of my pre- op diet also and so far so good and yes i think of things i sure would like to eat but then i think of what lies ahead and we have something good at the end of this Rainbow !!!!<img src="http://cdn.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" class="bbc_emoticon" alt=":D"><br>

Good Luck and God Bless<br>

<br>Thanks so much! Keep me updated with your progress...I absolutely love motivating words from others :)<br><br>

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